The Free Silai Machine Yojana 2026 is available in two forms — the central government’s PM Vishwakarma Yojana applicable in all states, and state-specific standalone schemes in states like Haryana, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. The application process differs slightly by state. This guide covers the complete step by step process for each major state.
Step 1 — Check Eligibility (All States)
| Condition | Requirement | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 20 to 40 years at time of application | Mandatory |
| Gender | Women (primary) — male tailors also eligible | Mandatory |
| Annual Family Income | Husband’s annual income must be less than ₹1,44,000 | Mandatory |
| Widow / Disabled Women | Eligible with priority consideration | Priority |
| SC / ST / OBC | Eligible with preferential treatment in selection | Priority |
| Government Employee | No family member should be a government employee | Not Eligible |
| Previous Loan | Must not have availed PMEGP or Mudra loan in past 5 years | Not Eligible |
| One per Family | Only one member per household can apply | Mandatory |
Step 2 — Prepare Documents (All States)
| Document | Purpose | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Aadhaar Card | Primary identity and biometric verification — mobile must be linked | Mandatory |
| Ration Card | Family income and household member details | Mandatory |
| Income Certificate | Proves annual family income below ₹1,44,000 | Mandatory |
| Bank Passbook | For receiving ₹500/day training stipend and loan disbursal | Mandatory |
| Passport Size Photograph | For application form and identity record | Mandatory |
| Mobile Number (Aadhaar Linked) | OTP verification and E-Voucher delivery | Mandatory |
| Caste Certificate | SC / ST / OBC priority consideration | If Applicable |
| Widow Certificate | Widow category priority in beneficiary selection | If Applicable |
| Disability Certificate | Differently-abled priority consideration | If Applicable |
🇮🇳 Central Government — PM Vishwakarma Yojana (All States)
Official Portal: pmvishwakarma.gov.in | Valid Till: 31 March 2028
Official Portal: pmvishwakarma.gov.in | Helpline: 1800-267-7777 (Toll Free)
- Visit Nearest CSC Centre (Jan Seva Kendra)
Biometric fingerprint verification is mandatory — self-registration from home is not possible. Carry all original documents to your nearest Common Service Centre. Find your nearest CSC by asking at your local gram panchayat or block office.
2. Complete Aadhaar e-KYC and Biometric Verification
The CSC operator verifies your Aadhaar number via OTP and fingerprint biometric. Ensure your mobile number is active and Aadhaar-linked before visiting the CSC centre. Without this, the biometric OTP process will fail.
3. Select Tailor / Darzi as Your Trade Category
On the PM Vishwakarma registration form, select Tailor / Darzi as your trade. This is the most critical step — selecting any other trade will disqualify you from the sewing machine toolkit grant entirely.
4. Fill Application Form and Upload Documents
The CSC operator fills your personal, family and bank details on the portal and uploads all required documents. Simultaneously, you are registered on the Udyam Assist Platform as an MSME entrepreneur — giving you formal business identity.
5. Gram Panchayat or ULB Verification (7–15 Days)
Your application moves to the local Gram Panchayat for rural areas or Urban Local Body for towns and cities. Initial eligibility and document verification is done at this level. This stage typically takes 7 to 15 working days.
6. District Implementation Committee Approval (20–35 Days)
After GP-level clearance, the District Implementation Committee reviews and provides final approval. The complete process from submission to DIC approval generally takes 20 to 35 days depending on the application volume in your district.
7. Attend Free Tailoring Training (5–15 Days)
Once approved, attend free professional tailoring training at a designated centre. A stipend of ₹500 per day is credited directly to your bank account for every day of attendance. Do not miss training days as attendance is tracked.
8. Receive ₹15,000 Toolkit E-Voucher
After completing training, a ₹15,000 Toolkit E-Voucher is issued to your registered mobile number. Redeem this voucher at any government-empanelled vendor to purchase a new sewing machine. Voucher is valid for 180 days from date of issue.
🏛️ Uttar Pradesh
UP Silai Machine Yojana + PM Vishwakarma
Official Portal: pmvishwakarma.gov.in + up.gov.in | Helpline: 1800-180-5131
Check UP Specific Eligibility
Must be permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh. Age 20–40. Annual family income below ₹1,44,000. Priority is given to BPL families, widows, SC/ST/OBC women and women from rural districts of eastern and central UP.
2. Locate Your Nearest Jan Seva Kendra in Your District
UP has CSC Jan Seva Kendras in every block and gram panchayat. Locate your nearest centre by asking at your local panchayat office, block development office, or by contacting the UP government helpline at 1800-180-5131.
3. Register Under Tailor / Darzi Trade on PM Vishwakarma Portal
The CSC operator registers you on the PM Vishwakarma portal under Tailor/Darzi trade with Aadhaar biometric authentication. Simultaneously you are also registered on the Udyam Assist Platform as an MSME entrepreneur giving you formal business recognition.
4. District Level Verification — UP DIC Office
UP’s District Industries Centre handles the DIC-level verification stage. After Gram Panchayat clearance, your application is reviewed at the district DIC office. UP processes applications district by district — major districts like Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi and Agra have dedicated PM Vishwakarma desks.
5. Attend Training at MSME Centre in Your District
UP has designated training centres in every district — primarily at government ITI institutes and MSME development centres. You will be notified via SMS on your registered mobile with the training date and venue. Attend every day to receive ₹500/day stipend.
6. Receive E-Voucher and Purchase Machine
₹15,000 E-Voucher is issued on your registered mobile after training completion. Use this voucher at UP government-empanelled vendors. Major cities including Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra, Meerut and Gorakhpur have multiple empanelled shops available.
Important for UP ApplicantsUP receives the highest number of applications for this scheme across India. Apply early — district seats fill up quickly. Applicants from rural districts of Purvanchal and Bundelkhand receive priority consideration under the scheme’s social inclusion criteria.
🏛️ Bihar
Bihar Mukhyamantri Sewing Scheme + PM Vishwakarma
Official Portal: pmvishwakarma.gov.in + state.bihar.gov.in | Helpline: 1800-345-6188
🏛️ Maharashtra
Maharashtra Silai Machine Yojana + PM Vishwakarma
Official Portal: pmvishwakarma.gov.in + mahaswayam.gov.in | Helpline: 1800-120-8040
- Check Maharashtra Eligibility
Permanent Maharashtra resident. Age 20–40. Income below ₹1,44,000. Priority to women from Vidarbha, Marathwada and rural Konkan regions. Maharashtra runs supplementary state schemes through its welfare departments in addition to PM Vishwakarma.
2. Yellow / Saffron Ration Card Holders Get Priority
Yellow ration card (BPL) and saffron ration card holders receive priority in Maharashtra’s state supplementary scheme. Orange card holders (above BPL) are also eligible under PM Vishwakarma with a valid income certificate below ₹1,44,000 per year.
3. Visit Maha e-Seva Kendra or CSC Centre
Maharashtra applicants can seek assistance at Maha e-Seva Kendras for general guidance. However, PM Vishwakarma biometric registration must be completed at authorised CSC centres with fingerprint verification.
4. DIC Maharashtra Verification
Maharashtra’s District Industries Centres in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik and Aurangabad process applications. Urban applications in Mumbai and Pune generally have faster turnaround compared to rural district applications.
5. Training at MSME Technology Centre
Maharashtra has MSME Technology Centres in Mumbai, Pune, Aurangabad and Nagpur. Training is also conducted at women’s ITI institutes across all 36 districts. ₹500/day stipend credited to Aadhaar-linked bank account during training.
🏛️ Gujarat
Gujarat Free Sewing Machine Scheme + PM Vishwakarma
Official Portal: pmvishwakarma.gov.in + gujaratindia.gov.in | Helpline: 1800-233-5500
- Check Gujarat Eligibility
Permanent Gujarat resident. Age 20–40. Income below ₹1,44,000. Gujarat’s silai machine yojana targets low-income women with priority to tribal women from Dangs, Narmada, Dahod, Panchmahal and Chhota Udaipur districts.
2. BPL Certificate for State Scheme Priority
Gujarat’s state supplementary scheme requires a BPL certificate or below poverty line ration card for priority consideration. For PM Vishwakarma central scheme, an income certificate showing income below ₹1,44,000 per year is sufficient.
3. Visit CSC Centre for Biometric Registration
PM Vishwakarma applications in Gujarat are processed through CSC centres only. Gujarat has a dense network of CSC centres in urban and rural areas across all 33 districts. Biometric fingerprint registration under Tailor/Darzi trade is mandatory.
4. DIC Gujarat Approval
Gujarat DIC offices in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Bhavnagar and Jamnagar process applications. Gujarat typically has faster processing due to its robust MSME infrastructure — one of the most efficient DIC networks in India.
5. Training and E-Voucher Redemption
Training at Gujarat ITI institutes and MSME development institutes across all districts. Gujarat has one of the best empanelled vendor networks in India — applicants in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot have the most vendor options for E-Voucher redemption.
🏛️ Karnataka
Karnataka Artisan Welfare Scheme + PM Vishwakarma
Official Portal: pmvishwakarma.gov.in + karnataka.gov.in | Helpline: 1800-425-1244
- Check Karnataka Eligibility
Permanent Karnataka resident. Age 20–40. Income below ₹1,44,000 per year. Karnataka runs additional programmes through its MSME and welfare departments. SC/ST applicants from North Karnataka districts including Kalaburagi, Bidar, Koppal, Raichur and Yadgir receive priority.
2. Visit Authorised CSC Centre
PM Vishwakarma biometric registration must be completed at CSC centres. Karnataka applicants in Bengaluru can visit multiple CSC locations across the city. Rural applicants can locate nearest CSC by asking at taluk office or gram panchayat.
3. Complete Registration with All Documents
Carry Aadhaar, ration card, income certificate, bank passbook, photograph and caste certificate if applicable. SC/ST applicants from North Karnataka receive priority in beneficiary selection when district seats are limited.
4. DIC Karnataka Verification
Karnataka DIC offices in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubballi-Dharwad, Mangaluru and Belagavi process applications. Bengaluru-based applications generally have faster processing timelines due to higher administrative capacity.
5. Training at Karnataka ITI and Skill Centres
Training conducted at government ITI institutes and Karnataka Vocational Training and Skill Development Corporation centres. Training content is available in Kannada language for rural applicants who are not comfortable in English or Hindi.
How to Check Application Status — All States
| Method | Steps |
|---|---|
| PM Vishwakarma Portal | Visit pmvishwakarma.gov.in → Login with Aadhaar-linked mobile number and OTP → Go to Application Status dashboard → Check which stage your application is at |
| PM Vishwakarma App | Download the official PM Vishwakarma app from Google Play Store or App Store → Login → Check real-time application status, training schedule and E-Voucher details |
| CSC Centre Visit | Visit the same CSC centre where you registered → The operator can check your backend status using your application reference number or Aadhaar number |
| Central Helpline | Call 1800-267-7777 (PM Vishwakarma toll-free) → Provide your application reference number → Get status update from customer care executive |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
| Mistake | How to Avoid It |
|---|---|
| Wrong Trade Selected | Always select Tailor / Darzi — selecting any other trade disqualifies you from the sewing machine grant |
| Aadhaar Not Mobile Linked | Link Aadhaar to active mobile before visiting CSC — biometric OTP will fail without this |
| Missing State-Specific ID | MP needs Samagra ID | Rajasthan needs Jan Aadhaar | Haryana needs Parivar Pehchan Patra — get these first |
| Paying Agent or Middleman | Registration is 100% free — never pay anyone for application help under any circumstances |
| Applying Through Fake Websites | Only use pmvishwakarma.gov.in or visit government-authorised CSC centre |
| Bank Account Not Aadhaar Linked | Ensure bank account is Aadhaar-linked — otherwise training stipend DBT will fail |
| Incomplete Document Set | Carry all original documents on first visit — rejection due to missing papers causes significant delays |
